tag:jasonandelle.com,2005:/blogs/lessons?p=2Lessons2020-02-27T13:46:51-07:00Jason & Ellefalsetag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/62301552020-02-27T13:46:51-07:002022-03-02T14:30:50-07:00Practicing life...<p>It is one thing to meet week after week with a teacher/coach and learn all about a particular instrument. It is an entirely different thing to put all of that knowledge into practice...in front of an audience. Let's set aside all the mental preparation, nerves, putting together just the right set of music, etc. and think about just getting a gig to begin with. Even if you are playing for tips, it is not as easy as you might think. We try to walk our students through as much of what "the real world" feels like for musicians "out there" as much as we can, understanding that even that, is something they won't always have once they leave our teaching space. It is up to them to absorb as much as they can and hopefully put it to use in whatever aspect of their lives it becomes advantageous knowledge to have. That's the beauty about music and the process of learning an instrument - you are developing good working habits that are good to have for arts sake and for life's sake.</p>
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<p>This Friday, our JAM U Bands, Heatstroke and Lunes, are heading downtown to perform for the Heritage Festivals BBQ & Brews Festival. You can find out all about it on our school's website: <a contents="JAM University" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jamuniversity.net/home/blog/bbq-brews-festivals-by-heritage-festivals" target="_blank">JAM University</a>. On Saturday, one of our youngest, Avery Watley, will be doing a solo set around 11:30 A.M. We are so proud of all our students! They put in the work, invest and sacrifice both in time and money, and represent us amazingly every time they perform in and out of our community. If you make it to Historic Downtown Yuma this weekend, and we hope you do, please stop by and have a listen! Also, let us know which BBQ stands are your favorites so we can visit after we are done. :)</p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/58842602019-09-07T11:33:00-07:002019-09-07T11:33:00-07:00Up Coming Events<p>Our JAM U Bands have a couple of performances coming up. First up, they're headed to the iconic Lutes Casino in Downtown Yuma - "Where the Elite Meet!" Saturday, September 21st, from 7-9 P.M. Family friendly environment so bring the whole gang! 221 S Main Street, Yuma.</p>
<p>We've also been invited to perform at the Play It Forward event by the Arizona's Children Association on October 27th, 2019 at the Yuma Country Club. This is a family-friendly concert and we are excited to be included in the lineup which will also include The Twits, Wildflowers (Fatih & Grace), and more! For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit: <a contents="Play It Forward" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.arizonaschildren.org/concert/?fbclid=IwAR3ahXiUZWOXvB0vIYWjlNN7nXG5uli-fg5dnxKvGYOMjomjL4bLx8pSD30" target="_blank">Play It Forward</a>.</p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/57817592019-06-05T22:36:33-07:002019-06-05T22:37:41-07:00Shell Voicings<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="XmyS63QwQV8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/XmyS63QwQV8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XmyS63QwQV8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Maddie here working on shell voicings on Raelee Nikole's "All Along." Think of these types of chords as the <em>bare necessities</em> version of a jazz chord. </p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/57604032019-05-19T13:57:05-07:002019-05-19T13:57:05-07:00we love these smiling faces!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/c79a559c4143cb80c13d67d56b9ed5c6a3c21448/original/img-0723.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>These are our band students after their show! We'll share some video soon. For now, let us just say we had a great time with them and their family and friends. Good job, everyone! Congrats to those being promoted from one school to another, high school and college graduates. Wishing you a great summer!</p>
<p>PS Next concert in the Fall to include all of our students.</p>
<p> </p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/57535512019-05-13T19:02:01-07:002019-05-16T09:09:58-07:00Student Bands In Concert<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/9b260c7f97e335b37f4eb768f623668add772c42/original/964ba6a9-35e5-40c3-bf9f-3c2bd7e8ed26.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Our students will be back at the Civic Center (East Wing) on Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 P.M. This time featuring all of our bands! </p>
<p>GWYNN (Mia, Kylie & Lila) has been working hard preparing for a trip to Nashville where they will be recording their first couple of singles. We get to see them a couple of times a week, but they keep themselves busy everyday gigging and songwriting along side their awesome mom-manager<em> (or momager). </em>On Thursday they will be performing some covers with Hunter Nelson (bass) and Wyatt Mellon (not pictured - drums) completing the band.</p>
<p>Bloom is a brand new group made up of some fun, talented, young musicians in the making. They've been together for just a couple of months and some of the instrumentalists have been in lessons for less than a year! When you listen to them you won't believe it but it's true! These young women rock! *Leilani, Serena, Julia, Isa, Angeliah and Zaily.</p>
<p>Our Monday Night group has been around for a while but recently had some changes in personnel. It consists of students ranging from 7th graders up to high school seniors. They will perform a fun set of popular tunes from now and then. One of the most fun things about these bunch, is the way their personalities come through from singer to singer, song to song. They have so much fun together and we know you will really enjoy them. *Hunter, Leilani, Avery, Isa, Alyssa and (not pictured) Alexandra.</p>
<p>Last but certainly not least, we will get a little loud with The Element, or our Tuesday night rock group, These guys perform some cool classic rock tunes and feature lots of fun guitar riffs! New to the group, Hunter will be joining Tyler, Jax, Zane and Tab on stage. </p>
<p>Hope you can join us! This is a free event, but as always, your donations are much appreciated.</p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/57234002019-04-17T15:18:14-07:002019-04-17T15:18:14-07:00Our Kids Rock!<p>Our first ever Senior Night Concert was so much fun! Our seniors made us very proud. You can check out video from the night here: <a contents="JAM U Senior Night 2019" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jamuniversity.net/home/blog/jam-u-senior-night-19" target="_blank">JAM U Senior Night 2019</a>. From that lineup, Alexandra Olin and Leilani Lopez will be joining us for one more <a contents="Village Jazz Series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.yumajazz.com/village/" target="_blank">Village Jazz Series</a> performance on May 2nd. We love sharing the stage with these awesome young singers! Join us! 6:00 P.M. FREE</p>
<p>Throughout that week we will be recording our JAM U Bands at La Casita Studio and will compile them to share via a web stream on May 3rd. You can catch that on our <a contents="JAM University" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/jamuniversity" target="_blank">JAM University</a> Facebook page from the comfort of your own home, also at 6:00 P.M.</p>
<p><a contents="GWYNN" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://gwynnmusic.com/home" target="_blank">GWYNN</a> has been gigging' around town. Have you seen them?! They are working hard earning their way to Nashville for a recording session this summer. We believe they'll be at the Garden Cafe this coming Sunday (11:00-1:00). If you happen to catch them, please do drop a tip in their bucket. They also have super cute t-shirts they may sell to you if you ask nicely. :)</p>
<p>Last but not least, we are working on our summer concert and the tentative date is set for July 25th & 26th. Definitely more info to come. That's all for now!</p>
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<p>For 2019, we started out in January with Jazz Nights at Julieanna's with guests Nina Hook & Maddie Waters. They did a fabulous job and the Patio was full and receptive all night long. We will return to do one more show there on February 22nd. Also in February, we are back performing for the Village Jazz Series on the 14th. It's become our Valentine's Day date in the past few years and we really enjoy it! This year, we will have high school seniors and our students Alexandra Olin and Leilani Lopez join us for a couple of songs each. They've performed at the series before and have been very well received. If you haven't heard them yet, we know you will love them.</p>
<p>At the end of February, Alexandra and Leilani will be joined by Mallory Lemmon and Taylor Quinn, fellow high school seniors for our very first ever JAM U Senior Night Concert! These girls have been our students for 6+ years each and will be leaving us for college soon. With this concert we will celebrate our journey together with some of their favorite songs. The band for the night will be: Jason Arviso (guitars), Eloisa Arviso (keys/sax), Tab Wilcox (drums), Isabella Olin (bass). Free and open to the public! February 28th @7:00 P.M. at the Yuma Civic Center. Check out our <a contents="Shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Shows</a> page for a link/map.</p>
<p>We do sincerely hope you all have a wonderful 2019! We continue to be grateful for every year our little music business continues to keep on keeping on. When we started, we hoped to make it past the one year mark, and then the three year mark. Now we are at the ten year mark! Wow! Minds blown. </p>
<p> </p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/54799502018-10-21T21:59:11-07:002018-10-21T21:59:11-07:00Show 'N' Shine<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/87535cf5a7070ec8ff3cca10e20f433891bc783e/original/42933523-2391549420872247-1593473260983418880-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Hi there! We are super excited for <a contents="Gwynn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://gwynnmusic.com" target="_blank">Gwynn</a>, band made up of talented sisters (and JAM U students) Mia, Kylie and Lila, who will be performing at the first ever Yuma's motorcycle "Show 'N' Shine" this coming weekend, October 26th. Gates open at Desert Sun Stadium at 10:00 A.M. Gwynn will hit the stage around 6:30 P.M. with Tab Wilcox Sr. on bass guitar, Tab Wilcox Jr. on drums and Jason Arviso on guitar. </p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/54225102018-09-10T10:54:14-07:002018-09-10T10:57:22-07:00JAM U Bands @Yuma Landing Restaurant<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/8a29b4a0c90bbdab4042fb819bef309798251c72/original/38513114-286048125504159-2666638945185431552-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We are so excited to have found a home at the <a contents="Yuma Landing Restaurant &amp; Bar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bestrestaurantinyuma.com" target="_blank">Yuma Landing Restaurant & Bar</a> to perform at. The staff and management are so great and all of our kid's fans/family/friends are enjoying the food and the fun atmosphere as they come listen to these young musicians in the making. We'll be there about once a month. Join us! For dates, click on <a contents="Shows " data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">Shows </a>here or at the top of the page. Our next gig will feature most of the usual suspects. We will post the lineup as we get closer to the date, but we can already tell you we are looking forward to featuring one of our seniors graduating these year, Leilani Lopez. You won't wanna miss her set. She is sounding fantastic! September 21st, 7:00 P.M.</p>
<p>See you at the Yuma Landing!</p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/53656452018-07-28T09:19:20-07:002022-03-04T03:16:31-07:00Gwynn Sisters<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/5da262eecc95d8f156352980d996b043b9bb0de4/original/img-5514.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />It is important to us to bring our students along to some of our gigs. There is nothing like "real world" experience to help a young artist evolve into who they are going to become. With the Gwynn Sisters, the possibilities are endless. Not only are they talented, sweet, hard working, beautiful girls, they are their own band! They performed with us a <a contents="Julieanna's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.julieannas.com" target="_blank">Julieanna's</a> a couple of weeks ago. Today, we are streaming their mini concert from our La Casita Studio. They are working on building a strong country music set and we think you'll discover this is a pretty darn good start. You can tune in on Facebook's <a contents="JAM U Live." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jamulive" target="_blank">JAM U Live.</a> The band is completed by fellow JAM U students Tab Wilcox on electric guitar and Isa Patchen on the kit. Being summer, their bass player is out of town. Jason Arviso, director, is filling in.</p>
<p>If you miss the live stream, don't forget you can go check out the video at any time! And, you can catch the Gwynn Sisters in person at the <a contents="Yuma Landing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bestrestaurantinyuma.com" target="_blank">Yuma Landing</a> on August 24th at 7:00 P.M.</p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/53073552018-06-22T08:57:56-07:002018-06-22T13:27:27-07:00Summer Jazz Nights<p>Tonight, Summer Jazz Nights @Julieanna's will feature Jason & Elle with special guests JAM U students Alexandra Olin and Maddie Waters. Each of these girls are beautifully talented and excellent role models for their peers in music and beyond.</p>
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<p>Maddie has previously performed at Julieanna's and always sings with a sweetness that quickly wins over any audience. She is a Junior at Gila Ridge High School and is a member of their performing choir as well as the Hawkapellas, which is a competition group. She is also very active in other clubs, including but not limited to 4H and student council. At JAM U, she is a student of guitar and voice and we couldn't be prouder of the strong, talented young woman she is becoming right in front of our eyes (and ears!).</p>
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<p>Alexandra is also ultra talented and passionate in many areas of her life - an active member in her community through her choir at Cibola High, National Honor Society, and in support of education taking to the streets for the Red For Ed movement. This will be Alexandra's first time at Julieanna's, but performed with Jason & Elle at The Village Jazz Series earlier in the year and absolutely wowed the knowledgable audience with her beautiful renditions of popular songs turned <em>jazzy</em>. After a trip to Europe this summer, she will begin her senior year of high school. Also a student of guitar and voice, we will sure miss her around here when she heads off to college. The future is bright!</p>
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<p>And of course, Jason & Elle will be there to perform the songs that have made them favorites in our local jazz community. It will be a beautiful evening of fine dining and music in one of the most unique, sophisticated restaurants Yuma has to offer. We hope you can join us!</p>
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<p>Julianna's Patio Cafe is located at 1951 W 25th Street. Yuma, Arizona. Call (928) 317-1961 for reservations.</p>
<p>For more info on Jazz at Julieanna's visit <a contents="Summer Jazz Nights @Julieanna's." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.yumajazz.com/julieannas.html" target="_blank">Summer Jazz Nights @Julieanna's.</a></p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/53053562018-06-19T15:55:43-07:002019-05-16T09:44:29-07:00JAM U Live!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/d26f7571180e73b4cfe938d90dffd31777c683b3/original/35271986-482721878831422-2578463047555219456-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>We had such a great time last week during our Voice Studio Showcase! Although it was a concert featuring some of our voice students, the band on stage was also made up of JAM U students.</p>
<p>We will be updating our "Shows" calendar here pretty soon to include a few live stream events that will be coming at you from our JAM U bands in the month of July. Already in the calendar are a couple of gigs at local restaurant/bar, The Yuma Landing. If you live in the area, come check these kids out!</p>
<p>Visit <a contents="Shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_self">Shows</a> for more info on performances by Jason & Elle/their JAM U Students.</p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/52902592018-06-11T21:09:01-07:002019-05-16T09:44:54-07:00What have we been up to?!<p>We probably need to recruit one of our young ones to help us stay up to date with all this social media stuff! Problem is, these kids are as busy as we are if not more! ANYWAY! If you have any questions in regards to lessons/bookings, our contact page here is a good place to start. I should note here that <em><strong>we DO NOT currently have any open spots for new students</strong></em> but, that will change in the next few months as we have a big high school class graduating in 2019. We are currently working out of our home office and because of it, work mostly using a referral system. That means we are VERY careful with our information: address, etc. Although not a guaranteed spot, your chances of getting one will highly increase if you happen to get a recommendation from one of our current trusted families/clients. We hope you understand why we must work in this manner. </p>
<p>Our next show for our JAM U Students is at the Yuma Civic Center this Thursday, June 14th, at 7:00 P.M. FREE! Click on "Shows" for more info.</p>
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<p>Looking back, 2017 was a year of many firsts. That is intentional on our part. We love to challenge ourselves with things we've never done before. We are grateful for students and their support systems, who are always willing to go along for the ride. Here's to 2018! We look forward to more adventures! More music! Happy New Year!</p>
<p>Jason & Elle</p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/47386412017-06-08T17:13:11-07:002017-06-08T17:13:11-07:00JAM U To Perform at Historic Yuma Theatre<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/6a36dd350aeee0aee9f546982b51f83e1cc46db4/small/img-4766.jpg?1496966372" class="size_s justify_left border_" />JAM University bands under the direction of Jason & Elle to perform at <strong>Historic Yuma Theatre</strong> downtown on <strong>Thursday evening, June 15th, at 6:30 P.M.</strong> We love giving our students the opportunity to perform and do so throughout the year in the form of small showcases, community and private events, and most recently via Live Streaming shows. This one however, is a big one!</p>
<p>Concert will feature the vast majority of our JAM U students, ages ranging from 7-20 years old. It'll be a fun event, with bands made up entirely of young musicians on every instrument you'll see on stage - guitar, bass guitar, keys, drums, ukulele, voice. Our parents have helped us cover the fees to be able to offer the experience of performing on such a special venue in our community and with that, we welcome one and all to come enjoy the music! The set list will include a variety of tunes from past to current hits. If you have yet to make it out to one of our shows, don't miss this one! We hope you join us and invite your friends and family. For sure bring the kids!</p>
<p>To our parents, thank you! We quite frankly couldn't do it without you. We are beyond excited for you to see/hear what your kids have been working on. We are already proud of them and know you will be blown away by all their hard work. Can't wait!</p>
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<p> </p>Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/45841202017-02-09T22:04:31-07:002022-05-22T11:53:56-07:00Mardi Gras On Main<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/15ff41630fd54772bee9d2afe533416c92e0425c/medium/img-3180.jpg?1486701795" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Last year we had a group of JAM U All Stars represent us at Mardi Gras On Main and it was a blast! We've continued to grow in talent since then and we just couldn't decide who to bring and so, we'll be bringing you two bands!<br><br>At 5:00 P.M. our Acoustic Guitar Ensemble will take the stage and perform acoustic versions of songs by Cold Play, Ed Sheeran, Paramore, and more. The band is comprised of girls ranging in ages 7-15 - Lila, Kylie, Mia, Alyssa and Alexandra.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/239548/7645cb63035de5285fb9ce361dbfdc041d178254/medium/img-3094.jpg?1486701802" class="size_m justify_right border_" /> Our Pop Band, although on a different stage (opposite end of Main), will go on next at 6:00 P.M. They will be performing tunes by John Mayer, Maroon5, The Chainsmokers, Raelee Nikole, and others. Members: Isabella on bass, Taylor on vocals/electric, Nina on vocals/acoustic and Leilani on vocals/keys. <br><br>Following their performances, Groove Jones (Jason & Elle, Rick and Dylan Arviso) will perform songs by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Robin Thicke, John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Bill Withers and more. Local band, Bourbon Street Trio, will close the night with rock hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.<br><br>There will be lots going on all evening long on Main Street. Music, dance, food! We hope to see you all out there! Come say hi! The weather promises to be fantastic for a night out.<br><br><a contents="Mardi Gras On Main" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/176408219505477/" target="_blank">Mardi Gras On Main</a> by <a contents="Fort Yuma Rotary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/FortYumaRotary/" target="_blank">Fort Yuma Rotary</a>.Jason & Elletag:jasonandelle.com,2005:Post/45774962017-02-05T15:02:31-07:002017-06-08T16:58:45-07:00New Year, New Look...<p>...same passion for all things music! We're excited to continue where we left off with our commitment to our JAM University students and their musical pursuits! We have a few new ideas we will be implementing very soon and we can't wait to share! For now, please join the mailing list for the latest news.</p>
<p>Here you will find general information on music lessons and bands by Jason & Elle - upcoming student performances, community events, master classes and so on. For general inquiries (tuition cost, online lessons, video packages, etc.), please fill out the contact form provided.<br><br>Coming up, we have our bands performing at the Mardi Gras on Main block party in Downtown Yuma. Friday, February 10th, starting at 5:00 P.M. with our acoustic guitar band. We'll head over to a second stage around 6:00 P.M. and continue the music with our pop group. At 7:00, we (Jason & Elle) will be joined on stage by Rick Arviso (drums) and Dylan Arviso (bass) to finish our night with the funk group Groove Jones. If you still have some partying left in you, and we hope you do, the Bourbon Street Band (which includes Rick and Dylan), will keep the music going until closing. </p>
<p>In March, we'll have a student showcase (free) and in April our big concert featuring all of our students (fee for those performing to help cover costs). More information on these as it becomes available. <br> </p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support throughout the transition we've made. We look forward to more lessons, more laughter, more memories, more music! </p>
<p>Sincerely, <br>Jason & Elle</p>Jason & Elle